Principal PLC/HMI Integration Engineer
Axis Automation Robotics
Job Description
Job Description
Principal PLC/HMI Integration Engineer
Ready to turn complex manufacturing problems into elegant automated systems? Axis is where builders and innovators collaborate to deliver production‑ready automation for forward‑thinking customers.
Is this you?- Do you excel at designing and programming PLCs, HMIs, and robots to run reliable, high‑throughput machinery?
- Do you enjoy owning projects from a blank spec through installation, commissioning, and customer startup?
- Do you thrive partnering with Mechanical, Electrical, Build, and Project Management to integrate systems without surprises?
- Do you dig into root causes and implement long‑term fixes—not just patches?
- Do you mentor others and elevate coding standards across a team?
- Deliver custom automation systems from concept and design through machine build, runoff, on‑site installation, and go‑live.
- Develop structured, maintainable PLC code; intuitive HMI interfaces; and robust robot programs, using simulation where it adds value.
- Align cross‑discipline designs, ensuring clean interfaces and safe, reliable operation.
- Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement with data‑driven root‑cause analysis.
- Coach controls engineers via code reviews, knowledge sharing, and best‑practice adoption.
- Collaborate with customers and vendors to define requirements and select right‑fit components that outperform expectations.
- Advance team standards, processes, and technology adoption to raise quality and speed.
- 5+ years of controls/automation experience with several full lifecycle project deliveries.
- Strong PLC, HMI, and industrial robot programming skills.
- Knowledge of motion control, safety circuits/systems, electrical schematics, and integration practices.
- Track record supporting projects through commissioning and customer startup.
- Exceptional troubleshooting and solution development.
- Clear, confident communicator who collaborates across disciplines and with customers.
- Mentor mindset and commitment to team success.
- Travel availability approximately 10%–20%.
- Robot simulation and offline programming.
- Experience with FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or comparable HMI suites.
- Exposure to servo drives, VFDs, vision systems, and machine safety standards.
- Prior experience mentoring junior engineers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, or related.
- Comprehensive benefits package with eligibility immediately upon hire.
- Collaborative culture that values craftsmanship and learning.
- Real paths for advancement.
- Diverse projects across industries—no two programs are the same.
- PLC troubleshooting
- Industrial robot programming
- Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
- PLC programming
- Pneumatics troubleshooting
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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